Main tasks:
The SPPO Conservation Director leads the planning, development, management of implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the SPPO Conservation Programme. The person is responsible for ensuring adequate financing of the Conservation Programme and a strong team of staff to deliver outcomes. This role takes the lead on overseeing the and or representation for WWF SPPO on all relevant national, regional and international dialogue to ensure a strong profile of the South Pacific Office conservation programme.
Required qualifications:
- Graduate with Bachelors degree in natural resource management or an environmental related subject and Masters Degree in relevant sciences, social sciences or business administration.
- At least (10yrs) ten years experience in a Regional or National policy advocacy-based organisation, preferably within the Pacific Island region, with a background in sustainable natural resources management or conservation.
South Pacific Programme office:
The WWF-South Pacific Programme Office (located in Suva-Fiji Islands) leads the implementation of WWF’s priority marine programme activities for South West Pacific as well as a coordination hub for relevant Pacific wide regional issues.
Field programmes are implemented in Fiji and Cook Islands and in other Pacific Island countries through partnerships with local organisations, along with regional policy work and engagement with key regional level organizations, donors and stakeholders in the Pacific.
Priority conservation issues for WWF SPPO are:
- Coastal Management / Fisheries and Marine Managed Areas (MMAs)
- Marine Species Conservation
- Climate Change
- Offshore Fisheries.
Fundraising with Governments and Aid Agencies (GAAs), and increasingly with the corporate sector are important activities for the Conservation Programme. WWFSPPO aims to ensure that the desired messages and ensuing policy and behavioral changes are communicated and supported towards wider sustainable management of Pacific Islands Region resources.
Application & Deadline
Apply with covering letter and CV including names and contacts of three referees and email Maggie at
mtokailagi@wwfpacific.org.fj .
Salary: A senior position with an attractive salary and benefits package.
Closing Date: October 9, 2009
WWF is an equal opportunity employer; eligible women candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the assessment profiling process.